The speed limit on a section of Abu Dhabi's Sweihan Road has been slashed from 140 km/h to 120 km/h.
The revised limit applies to the stretch from Al Falah Bridge towards Abu Dhabi International Airport.
The changes will come into effect on Sunday, June 4.
#أخبارنا | #شرطة_أبوظبي: تخفيض السرعة على طريق "سويحان " إلى 120كم/ساعة اعتبارًا من 4 يونيو الجاري
— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) June 1, 2023
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